Al Shabab vs Al Taawoun
Al Shabab 1–5 Al Taawoun
Al Taawoun ran riot at Al Shabab's ground, winning 5-1 in a result that was as brutal as it was comprehensive. Al Shabab were outcompeted from first to last.
Al Taawoun claimed an impressive away victory to boost their season.
Plenty of attacking intent from both sides produced an entertaining goal tally.
The result has implications at both ends of the Al Taawoun end of the standings.
Al Taawoun Demolish Al Shabab 5-1: A Capitulation That Demands Answers
Al Taawoun ran riot at Al Shabab's ground, winning 5-1 in a result that was as brutal as it was comprehensive. Al Shabab were outcompeted from first to last.
Read full report →- 3'Argument
- 23'assist: Yacine Adli
- 31'Right foot shot
- 35'assist: Mohammed Mahzari
- 45+2'Foul
- 47'Foul
- 49'Right foot shot
- 53'assist: Angelo Fulgini
- 58'off: Saad Balobaid
- 58'off: Ali Al-Asmari
- 72'
- 72'
- 72'off: Marin Petkov
- 72'off: Flávio
- 73'Own Goal
- 75'
- 83'
- 87'off: Angelo Fulgini
- 87'off: Yacine Adli
- 89'off: Roger Martínez
Expected Goals (xG)
How the result affects the Saudi Pro League standings.
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Al Nassr | 34 | 28 | 2 | 4 | 86 |
| 2 |  Al Hilal | 34 | 25 | 9 | 0 | 84 |
| 3 |  Al Ahli | 34 | 25 | 6 | 3 | 81 |
| 4 |  Al-Qadsiah | 34 | 23 | 8 | 3 | 77 |
| 5 |  Al Ittihad | 34 | 16 | 7 | 11 | 55 |
| 6 | Al Taawoun | 34 | 15 | 8 | 11 | 53 |
| 7 |  Al Ettifaq | 34 | 14 | 8 | 12 | 50 |
| 8 |  NEOM SC | 34 | 12 | 9 | 13 | 45 |
What was the final score of Al Shabab vs Al Taawoun?
The match finished 1-5 to Al Taawoun.
Who won Al Shabab vs Al Taawoun?
Al Taawoun won the match 5-1.
When did Al Shabab vs Al Taawoun take place?
The match took place on Sunday, 3 May 2026.
📊 AI-generated recap and structured data
Al Taawoun dismantled Al Shabab 5-1 in the Saudi Pro League, a decisive result that contradicted our model's 46% pick for a Shabab victory. The hosts arrived in form with four consecutive draws, yet offered little resistance against visitors who had won three of their last five matches. Both sides had shown consistent both-teams-scoring patterns entering the fixture, though Taawoun's clinical finishing proved the decisive factor in a lopsided encounter. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
The result significantly impacts the Saudi Pro League standings. Al Taawoun moved into stronger contention from 5th place with 3 points, while Al Shabab remained rooted in 13th, their draw-dependent strategy proving ineffective against superior opposition. Our model flagged Al Taawoun's superior recent form; the 6-goal swing reflected the gulf between a resurgent attacking side and a stagnant defensive unit.
Al Shabab v Al Taawoun · Saudi Pro League · 03/05/2026, 17:00:00